We all know the wave of development is pushing folks farther into East Oakland, the deeper parts. Parts that local folks call Deep East Oakland. Past the 70s into the 80s and 90s. An area mostly ignored by City Hall for many decades yet home to many. Construction is tearing up the streets and the …Read more…

It is no secret that the supply of free food in the Bay Area is limited. Especially in Oakland which has a large number of homeless people as well as many families who receive government assistance or food stamps. A lot of people do not get government assistance or are too proud to ask for …Read more…

I was walking up from my house on Fruitvale towards E. 14th Street. About two blocks from my house, I found myself walking behind two womyn. One pushed a baby stroller; a baby was wrapped around the other. They began walking really fast and left me behind. As I approached my destination, I saw them …Read more…

Club Ritmo Fitness is located a few blocks from the Fruitvale BART station. From the Number 1 bus that runs up and down International Boulevard, it’s the stop just before or after the BART Station, depending on which direction you’re traveling from. It’s in the Fruitvale District, a busy business and residential location in East …Read more…

Death is the ultimate traumatic experience. Being in a city such as ours, we are no strangers to death, nor violence. Whether you saw it first hand, or have seen it on the news, it happens around us every day. Though GUN VIOLENCE is a very problem in our country, car accidents also result …Read more…

I’m sure that you received the message in part one that everything you need for sustainability can be found at Eastmont TC. Your problem with or question about food, money, clothing, housing, medical/dental/mental health or assistance with your aging family member(s) were practically eradicated. Eastmont TC offers that and much more! New Information Board of …Read more…

Eastmont Town Center, located on 73rd and Bancroft, is a hub for all one’s needs or, at least a big stepping stone. Firstly, on the first floor you will find the Self-Sufficiency Center, known as the social services agency, that’s federally-funded; visited when a person is in need of cash, food, and/or medical insurance. The …Read more…

I’ve had a membership at Planet Fitness’ East Oakland branch located on 4055 MacArthur Boulevard for several months; however, I haven’t stepped foot in it since joining. What prompted me to sign up, was a no money down, $10/month ad. I thought it was a real steal, a gift to the community. I thought even …Read more…

I love fashion and that’s why I stop by Rainbow Shops at least twice a month. It appears they get new stock in at least once a week and the person who’s assigned to unpack it performs the task in front of the store as she greets each potential consumer who steps into the door. …Read more…

In my last article, I profiled Missio Dei Oakland. In this article, I write about how I joined the church. Entering the darkest phase of my existence in 2015, I had developed the mentality of encountering things with no expectation of a positive outcome. The tragic death of a loved one opened a gateway …Read more…